Suddenly Senior

Such a sad way to start 2023. We are republishing this episode with the talent and force of nature that was Renee Geyer - as we say farewell today. She made such a huge contribution to the Australian music industry and brought joy to many. Thank you Renee for sharing your ferocious spirit and talents with us all.

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Ian Henschke once graced our screens as a hard-hitting journalist on programs like Four Corners and 7.30 Report. Now he's your Chief Advocate for National Seniors Australia which means he's here to fight for your rights. With one in four seniors living in poverty one of his priorities is to get older Australians who want to work back into a job.

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Michael Caton has been a constant presence on Australian screens since the 1970s and became a household name playing Harry Sullivan in The Sullivans. But he attained ‘absolute bloody legend’ status as Daryl Kerrigan in The Castle and has done plenty more since then. He'd love to keep working but says he’s been forced into involuntary retirement.

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Doug Mulray was king of the airwaves in Sydney in the 80s (and a nude model) but stepped away from the microphone 20 years ago. These days he rarely makes a public appearance. which is why it’s an extra special delight to have him join Suddenly Senior. And in true Dr Dougie style he even brought drugs with him! The legal kind that is.

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At the age of 15 she stunned the world when she took out five medals, three of them gold, at the 1972 Munich Olympics.  At the age of 61 she stunned her competitors when she became the oldest ever winner of the Survivor franchise. Shane Gould is a true champion who has always walked to the beat of her own drum. Independent, courageous, and adventurous, she’s not about to let her age slow her down. Not until she's finished building her dream house.

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Australians have been listening to his Health Report for decades, but thanks to the Coronacast podcast Dr Norman Swan has become a global sensation. Now he’s encouraging everyone to focus on how to Live Younger Longer. After crunching the research numbers he reckons you can now expect to live till your late 90s if you’ve had a reasonably good life. But, he says there’s no point living longer if you feel like shit.

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As his alter-ego H.G. Nelson he's been making Australians laugh at their sporting obsessions for decades. But there's more to Greig Pickhaver than comedy and acting. In his later years he's been exploring more the relationship between mind and body, and is now a firm believer in the bliss of the moment. Is he becoming a Zen master?

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Many folk explore genealogy as they age but for Anita Jacoby the prompt to investigate her family's past came from a chance conversation at a party. She's one of the most respected figures in Australian television, and her most recent project is a deeply personal book about her father who died from Alzheimer's. The process has made her reflect on what we choose to tell our children about our lives, and what's best left secret. 

Check out Anita's book here - Secrets Beyond The Screen

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There are many strings to James Valentine’s bow. On weekday mornings he hosts one of Australia's most coveted roles in breakfast radio but at night you might find him burning up some bebop with his jazz combo. He's loving the freedom of being over 60, but he does find the extra aches and pains a bit frustrating.

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When you’re planning a holiday in an unfamiliar place, you’ll probably enjoy it more if you do a bit of research before arriving.  That’s exactly how Dr Anne Ring has approached ageing. She’s a health sociologist and writer who, thankfully for us, has written the travel guide on old age. Engaging With Ageing will be available via her website.

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